ALLI MACKAY
Alli is known for her semi abstract, highly expressive paintings which aim to capture the beauty that can be found in everyday interactions. Initially a landscape painter, Alli became drawn to the human relationship with the local environment and began to explore how our urban landscapes are shaped by human habitation. Through her work, she hopes to communicate the capacity of the human spirit and reveal ‘our interdependent and inherently social nature’. Alli says: “I seek inspiration in public spaces and use my sketchbook to capture those unguarded moments which reveal many facets of relationships. I get my ideas not only from art but from the strangest items. I collect so many beautiful things such as illustrations, brochures, fabrics, patterns and textiles, all of which I find hugely inspirational in terms of colour and form. By keeping my mind open to new influences I am constantly inspired to create vibrant and colourful patterns which I feel have the strongest emotional impact.”
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